Father’s Day Observed Nationwide Next Sunday
A tribute to Father’s Day notes it falls on the third Sunday in June, June 19, and honors dads with roses. The idea started with Mrs. John Bruce Dodd of Spokane in 1909, gained momentum through Chicago Lions in 1920, and was endorsed by President Calvin Coolidge in 1924.
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Dad
America
Calvin Coolidge
President Coolidge
Coolidge
John Bruce Dodd
Spokane
Wash
Chicago Lion’s Club
Harry C. Meek
Mr. Meek
Mr. Coolidge
Father
St. Nicholas
Ten and a half pound egg displayed by Iowa farmers
The Steve Wenger family near Fairbanks Iowa shows a ten and a half pound single yolk egg four times the size of a normal egg. They claim it represents a good day's work for their farm exhibit on June 15.
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Fairbanks
Iowa
Steve Wenger
Here
Furniture Gifts for Dad Create Father’s Day Shopping
Shops nationwide offer Dad gifts with furniture as a staple. Stores in Washington highlight desks for offices and dens, Coxwell or Comfort chairs are popular deliveries, lamps attract buyers, and smoking cabinets and stands appear among Father’s Day displays this weekend.
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Dad
Washington
Journal
Vew Ties Traditional Gift for Father
Physicians in Washington County conduct tuberculin tests on contacts with positive reactors directed to the July X-ray clinic in Washington. Only cases referred by physicians will be accepted for X-ray at this clinic. D C Barrett M D Director Washington County Health Unit.
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Washington County
Washington
D. C
Tuberculin Test Explained for Children and Young Adults
Health notes explain the tuberculin test as a simple procedure to detect prior exposure to tuberculosis. A negative result means no infection. a positive result shows a red swollen area within 24 to 48 hours, but does not indicate active TB and warrants a chest X ray to check lung health.
Amount of Air We Breathe in Daily Breathing Facts
An adult breathes about 400 cubic feet of air each day and this may nearly double with prolonged muscular exertion. The note ends with a hint that want ads pay dividends, suggesting a practical tip or advertisement linkage.
New Hose Patterns Add Fresh Summer Style
A selection of lightweight summer hose offers three distinct patterns for town or country wear. The middle sock features a new type of clock motif and the bottom sock shows a 6/3 rib with horizontal stripes.
Belts Make a Strong Father's Day Gift Choice
A well built belt with good appearance fits the season as men shed coats in warm weather and seek practical stylish accessories. Durable materials, quality stitching, and classic designs offer lasting value for Father's Day gifting.
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Mrs. Dodd
C. S. Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
East Side Square
Uni
Klein Klothing Ko
SOX
Belts & Sus
Penders
Papa
Arrow
Davenport
Fort
Scott’s
Scott Furniture Co
North Side Square
Am C Penney Company
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